; Of satin and lace A Special Event for that special dress AS SAVVY COSTCO members shared on the previous pages, they were able to create the wedding of their dreams, spend a lot less than they expected and still have a first-class experience for themselves and their guests. “Now,” as Jennifer Peyrot noted, “if only Costco sold wedding dresses.” Well, Costco does. Couture designer Kirstie Kelly (
www.kirstiekelly.com) has partnered with Costco to bring Kirstie Kelly Signature, her sophisti- cated and feminine line of wedding gowns, to members through exclusive Special Events at select warehouses throughout the year. Based in Los Angeles, Kelly, a Costco member, has been designing women’s wed- ding attire for celebrities and socialites for 14 years. Her designs are known for their ele- gance, ;ne detailing and quality, including construction. For example, each dress is made with an internal foundation so the gown will hang and ;t properly. Among the six styles available at each Special Event, there is omething for everybody, Kelly tells ;e Connection. “;ere is a traditional, feminine lement to these styles,” which she describes as trend-right versus trendy. In other words, they look modern today, but won’t
appear dated in 10 years when you pull out
the wedding album.
Wedding Dress Special
Event at a glance
• A private, salon-style fitting area
with three-way mirrors and experienced
bridal consultants
• Six exclusive styles of gowns in
sizes ranging from 2 to 24
• Samples of each dress to try on,
with multiple sizes per sample
• Limited selection: Only 108 gowns
will be available at each Special Event
• This is a cash-and-carry purchase;
buy it when you see it
• Fingertip- and cathedral-style veils
will be available
• Appointments are recommended; go
to Costco.com and search “wedding dress.”
• Savings start at 40 percent of retail
Watch the Special Events page in The
Connection for announcements of the wedding dress Special Event schedule.—AT
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